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Challenger 45

Challenger 45 tractor
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The Challenger 45 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1995 to 1998 by Challenger, a part of Caterpillar. It features a Caterpillar 6.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 240 hp (179.0 kW). The tractor has a 16-speed full power shift transmission with an optional 32-speed creeper. It is equipped with crawler tracks available in multiple widths and has a wheelbase of 86 inches (218 cm). The tractor includes a standard cab with air-conditioning, wet disc brakes, and differential power steering. Hydraulics are variable-displacement load-sensing with a pressure of 2750 psi. The rear hitch is category III/II with draft control and a rear lift capacity of up to 15000 lbs (6804 kg) optionally. The PTO is independent with an electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch and operates at 1000 RPM at 1900 engine RPM. Electrical system is 12 volts with a negative ground and alternator charging.
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Power240 hp
Founded1995 - 1998
Model45

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Challenger 45

Power

Engine:240 hp (179.0 kW)
PTO (claimed):200 hp (149.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):170 hp (126.8 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:Caterpillar 3116
Power:240 hp (179.0 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Fuel tank:125 gal (473.1 L)
Rated RPM:2100
Bore/Stroke:4.13x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Displacement:403 ci (6.6 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:34.4 qts (32.6 L)

Tracks

Widths:16 inches (40 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 25 inches (63 cm), 32 inches (81 cm)

Dimensions

Gauge:60/68/72/76/80/88/90 inches (152/172/182/193/203/223/228 cm)
Width:91 inches (231 cm)
Length:211 inches (535 cm)
Weight:22700 lbs (10296 kg)
Wheelbase:86 inches (218 cm)
Height (cab):120 inches (304 cm)
Height (exhaust):125 inches (317 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:variable-displacement load-sensing pressure-compensated
Valves:3 or 4
Pressure:2750 psi (189.6 bar)
Pump flow:31.2 gpm (118.1 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:standard with air-conditioning
Drive:crawler
Brakes:Wet disc brakes
Steering:differential power

Production

Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Years made:1995 - 1998
Original price:$126,700 in 1998

Transmission

Type:full power shift and creeper
Creeper:32 forward and 18 reverse gears
Options:16-speed full power shift, 32-speed creeper
Full power shift:16 forward and 9 reverse gears

Tractor hitch

Control:draft control
Rear Type:III/II
Rear lift:12500 lbs (5670 kg), 15000 lbs* (6804 kg) *Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:1000@1900
Rear PTO Type:1000 (1.75)

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